Category Manager (Food Services)

FairPrice Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Category Manager for Food Services. In this role, you will develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive sales performance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in category management within the F&B or FMCG sectors, alongside strong analytical and negotiation skills. This position offers a chance to make an impact in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in category management, operation, merchandising, or buying, preferably in F&B or FMCG.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills; comfortable interpreting data.
• Resilience and ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Build strong relationships with key vendors for quality assurance.
• Monitor category sales, profitability, and stockholding.

Skills

Category management

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and enterprising Category Manager for Food Services. This role is critical in shaping the strategic direction, sourcing, execution and commercial performance of the Ready-to-Eat category in FairPrice.

About the Role

The candidate will be responsible for delivering strong commercial outcomes through data-driven and customer-led decisions, while working under tight timelines in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, ease in communicating with people and has a deep sense of ownership and entrepreneur mindset. The candidate should also has the enthusiasm in food and combines analytical acumen with a practical approach to execution and is meticulous with details.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with company objectives and customer needs.
• Conduct regular reviews of category portfolio, pricing architecture, promotion strategy and merchandising principles.
• Identify opportunities to grow market presence and enhance shopper perception of quality and value.

Supplier Management

• Resourceful and able to communicate with all walks of life.
• Build strong relationships with key vendors to ensure quality assurance, supply sustainability and display excellence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and licensing matters.

Pricing & Promotions Management

• Monitor market and consumer preferences, and competitor pricing to maintain competitiveness.
• Manage regular, tactical, and seasonal promotions to drive traffic and conversion.
• Work with key suppliers to secure supply for promotion.
• Submit, track and measure promotions.

Sales & Performance Management

• Monitor category sales, profitability, and stockholding; take timely corrective actions.
• Analyse shopper behaviour, transaction data, and market trends to drive performance improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, store designs, food & workplace safety, task force, supply chain, finance and marketing to ensure effective end-to-end execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in category management, operation, merchandising, or buying - ideally in the F&B, fresh food, FMCG or supermarket industry.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to perform under pressure with tight timelines and quick turnaround.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills; comfortable with interpreting data and making fast decisions.
• Enterprising, hands-on mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent negotiation, strong communication and supplier management skills.
• A self-starter who proactively initiates actions to drive category excellence.
• Adaptable to change and willing to occasionally work beyond standard office hours to meet business needs.

Others

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field.
• Required island-wide stores visit at least once weekly.
• Workplace location @ FairPrice Hub (next to Joo Koon MRT)